Defense Boost (ability)

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Defense Boost (ガードアップ, Gādo Appu, lit. "Guard Up"), also called DEF Boost, is an ability introduced in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. It increases the user's defense.

Mechanics

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

In Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, Defense Boost is an accessory ability that increases the user's Defense when their HP is reduced to 25%.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

In Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Defense Boost is a stats ability that can be equipped up to three times. It raises the user's defense by 1 for each Defense Boost equipped.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ

In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Defense Boost I (ガードアップＳ, Gādo Appu S, lit. "Guard Up S") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 1/2. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 10, and a maximum trigger rate of 34%.

Defense Boost II (ガードアップＭ, Gādo Appu M, lit. "Guard Up M") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 2/3. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 15, and a maximum trigger rate of 37%.

Defense Boost III (ガードアップＬ, Gādo Appu L, lit. "Guard Up L") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 4/5. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 39%.

Defense Boost IV (ガードアップＸＬ, Gādo Appu XL, lit. "Guard Up XL") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 7/8. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 39%.

Defense Boost V (ガードアップＸＬⅡ, Gādo Appu XL II, lit. "Guard Up XL II") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 9/10. It can activate when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 39%.

Defense Boost I Max (ガードアップＳ１００％, Gādo Appu S 100%, lit. "Guard Up S 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 1/2. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 15, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost II Max (ガードアップＭ１００％, Gādo Appu M 100%, lit. "Guard Up M 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 2/3. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost III Max (ガードアップＬ１００％, Gādo Appu L 100%, lit. "Guard Up L 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 4/5. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost IV Max (ガードアップＸＬ１００％, Gādo Appu XL 100%, lit. "Guard Up XL 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 7/8. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost V Max (ガードアップＸＬⅡ１００％, Gādo Appu XL II 100%, lit. "Guard Up XL II 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 9/10. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost VI Max (ガードアップＸＬⅢ１００％, Gādo Appu XL III 100%, lit. "Guard Up XL III 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 11/12. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Defense Boost VII Max (ガードアップＸＬⅣ１００％, Gādo Appu XL IV 100%, lit. "Guard Up XL IV 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 13/14. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

DEF Boost VIII Max (ガードアップＸＬⅤ１００％, Gādo Appu XL V 100%, lit. "Guard Up XL V 100%") is a Skill that reduces damage received by 16/17. It activates when attacked. It has a maximum LV of 20, and a maximum trigger rate of 100%.

Learning Defense Boost

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

• The Safeguard Armlet has Defense Boost as its ability.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Kab Kannon Ability Link for 100, 200, and 300 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the KO Kabuto Ability Link for 100, 200, and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Skelterwild Ability Link for 100, 200, and 300 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Drill Sye Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Escarglow Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Me Me Bunny Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Meowjesty Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Ryu Dragon Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Yoggy Ram Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Zolephant Ability Link for 100 and 200 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Cera Terror Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Chef Kyroo Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Drak Quack Ability Link for 50 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Electricorn Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Fishboné Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Hebby Repp Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Kooma Panda Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Lord Kyroo Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Meow Wow Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Pegaslick Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Pricklemane Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the R & R Seal Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Staggerceps Ability Link for 100 Link Points.
• Sora and Riku can purchase Defense Boost from the Tama Sheep Ability Link for 100 Link Points.

Kingdom Hearts Union χ

• Defense Boost I can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost I skill.
• Medals drawn from the Shop have a small chance of having the Defense Boost I skill.
• Defense Boost II can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost II skill.
• Medals drawn from the Shop have a small chance of having the Defense Boost II skill.
• Defense Boost III can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost III skill.
• Defense Boost IV can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost IV skill.
• Defense Boost V can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost V skill.
• Defense Boost VI can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost VI skill.
• Defense Boost I Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost I Max skill.
• During several deals between 06/01/18 and 05/31/19, guaranteed Medals have one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost I Max.
• Defense Boost II Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost II Max skill.
• During several deals between 06/01/18 and 05/31/19, guaranteed Medals have one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost II Max.
• Defense Boost III Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost III Max skill.
• During several deals between 06/01/18 and 05/31/19, guaranteed Medals have one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost III Max.
• Defense Boost IV Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost IV Max skill.
• Defense Boost V Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost V Max skill.
• During the 10/26/20 - 11/02/20 "Halloween Deal", a guaranteed SN++ - Halloween Goofy B, SN++ - Illus. Halloween Sora, or SN++ - Halloween Donald B drawn has one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost V Max.
• Defense Boost VI Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost VI Max skill.
• During the 10/26/20 - 11/02/20 "Halloween Deal", a guaranteed SN++ - Halloween Goofy B, SN++ - Illus. Halloween Sora, or SN++ - Halloween Donald B drawn has one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost VI Max.
• Defense Boost VII Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the Defense Boost VII Max skill.
• During the 10/26/20 - 11/02/20 "Halloween Deal", a guaranteed SN++ - Halloween Goofy B, SN++ - Illus. Halloween Sora, or SN++ - Halloween Donald B drawn has one of several skills attached, including Defense Boost VII Max.
• DEF Boost VIII Max can be attached to a Medal by fusing it with a Scrooge medal with the DEF Boost VIII Max skill.